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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 531.29 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 531.29 and 148.61 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 531.29 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/531.29 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 531.29 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 78,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,955.01/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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